Fall Immunization Update: What Physicians Need to Know for the Coming Respiratory Virus Season
As fall approaches, physicians and care teams will need to navigate updated immunization guidance, changes affecting Medi-Cal coverage, and emerging public health concerns.
On September 23, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a live CME session covering several issues that could directly affect patient care and practice operations this season.
Topics include:
• Updated COVID-19, influenza, and RSV immunization recommendations for the coming respiratory viral season
• Changes to Medi-Cal and efforts to help preserve patient coverage across Los Angeles County
• A clinical review of Cyclospora and current food and water safety considerations
Featured speakers include:
Dr. Rob Schechter, MD, MPH
Chief, California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch
Dr. Samantha Johnston, MD, MPH
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, CDPH Immunization Branch and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford
Phinney Ahn, MPH
Executive Director, Medi-Cal Product Management, L.A. Care Health Plan
Dr. Jemma Alarcón, MD, MPH
Medical Director, Food & Water Safety, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
September 23, 2026
12:00–1:30 PM
The program offers up to 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, with CEUs also available for nurses.
For practices preparing for the fall respiratory season, this is an opportunity to hear directly from public health and health plan leaders about changes that may affect vaccination decisions, patient coverage, and care delivery.
Register here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0bdee14f-4e8f-40e9-8d4f-272df80fa115@07597248-ea38-451b-8abe-a638eddbac81